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Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for West Sussex County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
2,056Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 1,782 approved or refused records
70Refused applications

1,712 approved · 70 refused · 110 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Application WithdrawnWSCC/032/15/WB

    The replacement of temporary classrooms with a single storey extension to provide 4 classrooms, offices and associated facilities.

    Vale First & Middle School, Vale Avenue, Worthing, BN14 0DB

    Received Not published
  2. Application ApprovedWSCC/023/14/BL

    Replacement site welfare building with alterations to existing site layout

    Billingshurst Household Waste Recycling Site, Newbridge Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9HZ

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedFG/33/97

    A one classbase extension with toilets and cloaks, linked to the existing building

    Ferring CE (Controlled) School, Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DU

    Received Not published
  4. Application ApprovedWSCC/043/10/WB

    The continued siting and use of 1no. Temporary Classroom unit.

    Thomas A'Becket Middle School, Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, BN14 7PR

    Received Not published
  5. Application ApprovedCR/323/07

    Upgrade the boundary fencing to improve security

    Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Mill Lane, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1SX

    Received Not published
  6. Application ApprovedCR/561/93

    The erection of a footbridge to replace a public footpath level corssing

    London-Brighton Railway Line between Three Bridges and Balcombe, west of Maidenbower

    Received Not published
  7. Application DeterminedWSCC/018/22/DIS1

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Landscape Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/018/22

    St Anthony’s School, Woodlands Lane, West Sussex, PO195PA

    Received Not published
  8. Application ApprovedWB/1465/04

    Proposed 8 additional parking bays for staff and disabled persons

    Lyndhurst County Primary School, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DG

    Received Not published
  9. Application ApprovedWSCC/072/13/NM

    Installation of replacement 1500mm high bow top fencing alongside the Lagness Road boundary.

    North Mundham Primary School, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1LA

    Received Not published
  10. Application ApprovedWSCC/050/09/CC

    Formation of a 20x30m Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and associated fencing

    St Anthony's School, Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA

    Received Not published
  11. Application ApprovedWSCC/015/22

    Change of use of existing hangar building from B2/B8 industrial/storage to sui generis, installation of combined heat and power plant, receipt of up to 15,000 tonnes per year of feedstock, generation and export of up to 1.25mW electricity and 5.5mW thermal and installation of HV meter cabinet.

    South Coast Skip Hire, Unit H9-H10 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 0BD

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedBR/239/05

    Extension to existing Swimming Pool to provide a new Family Changing Facility and Improved Access for the disabled.

    Land at Bognor Regis Community College, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH

    Received Not published
  13. Application DeterminedBL/73/99

    Additional four classroom extension with toilets and cloaks, hard play areas, internal refurbishments and revised setting down/picking up and parking.

    Billingshurst County Junior School, Upper Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RE

    Received Not published
  14. Application DeterminedWB/01/470

    Erection of gantry system to aid the safe netting/sheeting of containers on waste collection vehicles

    Worthing Civic Amenity Site, Worthing

    Received Not published
  15. Application ApprovedWSCC/062/13/I

    Erection of earth mounding to provide screening from existing sewerage works

    Landfall Farm, Emms Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0QG

    Received Not published
  16. Application ApprovedWSCC/001/12/CC

    External refurbishment of 'The Grange', to include new windows, doors and entrance canopy

    The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1RH

    Received Not published
  17. Application ApprovedSY/114/07

    A new extended service centre, accommodated in a new single storey building, alterations to existing informal car park, new paved waiting area and associated external works.

    Seal Primary School, East Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0BU

    Received Not published
  18. Application ApprovedWB/433/07

    Demolition of dilapidated temporary classroom block, construction new permanent building comprising six classrooms, staff facilities and toilets

    Davison C of E High School for Girls, Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX

    Received Not published
  19. Application Pending a DecisionWSCC/004/26

    Proposed importation of inert restoration materials and reprofiling to provide an attenuation layer to mitigate the impact of climate change by improving long term sustainable management of leachate, temporary diversion of FP2774 and nature conservation, biodiversity and landscape improvements.

    Cemex Small Dole Landfill, Henfield Road, Small Dole, BN5 9XJ

    Received Not published
  20. Application ApprovedBH/707/09

    Construction of new Children and Family Centre, including access, car parking and external works

    The Gattons Infant School, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL

    Received Not published
  21. Application ApprovedWSCC/018/09/HU

    Single storey extension to Main Entrance/Admin. Replacement Studio Building. Safety improvements to car park layout.

    Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NW

    Received Not published
  22. Application ApprovedWSCC/005/20

    The installation of a new external canopy to the north of the site to accommodate an outdoor eating area for pupils.

    The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA

    Received Not published
  23. Application ApprovedWSCC/036/21

    The works comprise the construction of a new standalone special education needs classroom block, including external works. To achieve this a section of the school grounds, which is currently not in use, will be cleared of all shrubs and vegetation.

    Palatine School Palatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JP

    Received Not published
  24. Application DeterminedWSCC/048/18/NH/PNO

    Prior Notification of Proposed Demolition of Buildings Associated with the Former Brickworks

    Brookhurst Wood Landfill Site, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, RH12 4QD

    Received Not published

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Sussex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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